Recovery from experiences ranging from minor injuries to severe trauma—such as interpersonal conflict, sexual violence, war, or other acts of violence—follows similar psychological processes. The mind and body must "organize" these events and achieve a kind of "reset" to prevent them from draining mental and emotional resources. Trauma often operates like a device overloaded with apps, perpetually sapping energy and impairing essential functioning.
The presenter in his dissertation and extensive work with veterans, survivors of rape, and even criminal perpetrators, has integrated evidence-based tools from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, gratitude, forgiveness, and other clinical frameworks. His approach equips clinicians with actionable strategies to address trauma efficiently—whether in a single 90-minute inpatient session or over the course of outpatient therapy. By rapidly addressing trauma symptoms, these methods pave the way for clients to focus on rebuilding their lives and overcoming entrenched patterns of depression and anxiety, leading to profound and lasting transformation.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/TraumaCPR/viewTrauma CPR
Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 6:00 PM EST
Presenter: Fernando Alessandri, PhD
Course Length: 3 Hours
This workshop Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
Recovery from experiences ranging from minor injuries to severe trauma—such as interpersonal conflict, sexual violence, war, or other acts of violence—follows similar psychological processes. The mind and body must "organize" these events and achieve a kind of "reset" to prevent them from draining mental and emotional resources. Trauma often operates like a device overloaded with apps, perpetually sapping energy and impairing essential functioning.
The presenter in his dissertation and extensive work with veterans, survivors of rape, and even criminal perpetrators, has integrated evidence-based tools from CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, gratitude, forgiveness, and other clinical frameworks. His approach equips clinicians with actionable strategies to address trauma efficiently—whether in a single 90-minute inpatient session or over the course of outpatient therapy. By rapidly addressing trauma symptoms, these methods pave the way for clients to focus on rebuilding their lives and overcoming entrenched patterns of depression and anxiety, leading to profound and lasting transformation.
Understanding Trauma through Research Findings (20 min) - What we have learned from decades of clinical research on therapies for trauma. What works? What gets in the way of recovery? What is the role of a clinician and what resources does the client bring?
The Physical Aspects of Recovery (20 min)
Validation of negative life experiences (10 min)
Emotion Work (10 min)
BREAK (5 min)
Cognitive Work (50 min)
BREAK (5 min)
Acceptance and Adjustment (45 min)
Final Steps and Recap (10 min)
